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Chapter 16: Silence

Silence. That was all I did, that was all I gave James in the past few days. I could see that it was driving him mad. As much as I love the man, he had to see what it felt like. That was exactly how I felt when he would be lost in his thoughts of her. It hurt me to do this to him, it hurt me to see the pain in his eyes. The glitter of happiness was gone from his emeralds, but yet he was content to have me there with him, even if it was just in silence. That was how my evenings went by with him. I really had nothing to say. What can I tell him?

Nothing.

But within me I wanted to tell him, I love you. I wanted for him to kiss me and take me away with bliss. I wanted to feel him against me. His skin above my skin. I shivered with pleasure as I thought of this. God! How I wanted him! I had to keep control of myself. I had to make sure his heart fully belonged to me. Mine already did, I was his and will always be. Once I knew for sure, then, I would give myself to him.

I sat back on the small sofa, gazing out the window. My head was spinning with so many emotions running through me like a stream. I keep asking myself why I torment myself like this, simple...James. When I met him and fell for him, I was content just to be in his presence, hear him say my name. And now, I wanted more out of him. But I had no idea when I was going to recieve more out of him. I glanced up at the clock as I heard it chime: half past five. He would be home soon.

Every afternoon, I somewhat dreaded his arrival. I was afraid...of myself. I was afraid to lose my ground and fall right into his arms.

A few moments later I glanced out the window and saw the carriage pull up. I slowly took a deep breath, I decided to make my way back to my room. I took my time to walk through the endless halls, so he would not be able to hear me. I wisked by many protraits which became my companions in my grief.

Fianlly, I was content to have made it to my room without him noticing. I was able to shut myself out for at least of couple of hours before dinner. I made my way over to my vanity, as I walked I fluttered my fan open. I was so concentrated to where I was walking that I did not notice a hand wrap around my waist and thrust me up against the wall. As I was pinned up to the wall I could clearly see his dark emeralds filled with agony,lust, and rage.

His lips were dangerously close to mine. "Come with me". He whispered barely brushing his lips against my own.

My spine trembled with delight. I looked away from his gaze but he grabbed my chin and forced me to look at him. "Where?" That was all I asked, when I spoke it was only one word.

"Just follow me. It will be worth your while". He practically growled. James let go of me and took my hand leading me out of my room. He had such a determined look on his face, as if he was going into a battle.

We walked through the flower covered paths, deeper into the gardens. We were probably where no one could find us. He kept tugging on my hand as if he was dragging to wherever he was taking me to hold me hostage.

James finally came to a hault. What I saw made my heart skip a beat. A beautiful little meadow, complete with a pond covered in lilly pads. Endless flowers surrounded us. It almost resembled that special place we called our own. Tears began to well up in my eyes. Why did he bring me here? Did he wish to torment me more with this place that resembled the other. That place where I met him and everything spiraled out of control. My life became completely upside down all for the love of him.

He turned to face me, taking my hands into his. "This is for you. Your own place, here at my estate." James kissed my hands.

I looked around at the beautiful meadow, he did all this for me. I was so bewildered, is this another attempt to win me over? But yet, I was happy that he made effort. This meant he does want to love me and be with me. But, I could not give in so qucikly, at least he proved to be taking a step. Yet, I said nothing.

"Do you like it?" he said after a few moments. I only nodded. He sighed in frustration. "I am glad that you decided not to leave...I..don't know what I will do if you did". His eyes fell to the floor, still holding my hands.

I moved back and leaned against the tree trunk. He moved closer and I flinched as he caressed my cheek. He was having an affect on me. I was on the verge of losing myself and almost telling him to take me right there. But I managed to control myself. His lips moved closer to mine, our foreheads touching, his hand wrapped around my waist like a snake would wrap around a vine. "You have no idea what you do to me". His rich velvet voice low and seductive.

I melted in his arms as he began once again to whisper sweet things in my ear. His grip became tighter as he heard me pant, "I love you...and only you, Narissa". He whispered against my lips. I closed my eyes as I felt our lips collide...

A/N: Sorry for the shortness, update soon to come! I promise!